Precipitation
We've categorized Precipitation as a versatile paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 10 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#abaca7
LRV
41.00
Precipitation's Color Strip
Precipitation is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Fresh Granite and Playing Possum. The strip spans from Allegheny River at the lightest end to Black Widow at the deepest. Strip PPG0997 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Precipitation in Real Rooms
Precipitation has a medium-high LRV of 41 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy.
1 Front Door Photo
Precipitation on a front door looks particularly stunning when framed by greenery or seasonal wreaths. The color provides a deep, matte background that makes the organic textures of a boxwood wreath or autumn garland really pop.
mediterranean front door featuring Precipitation by PPG
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1 Home Office Photo
For those who spend their day on camera, Precipitation is a highly flattering background color. It doesn't wash out skin tones or create weird reflections, providing a professional and "expensive" look for virtual meetings and presentations.
PPG Precipitation in a neutral home office
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1 Bathroom Photo
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Precipitation provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.
Precipitation — japandi bathroom
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1 Dining Room Photo
The color Precipitation has a way of making wood furniture look its best. Whether you have a dark mahogany table or a light oak sideboard, the undertones of the paint will pull out the natural beauty and grain of the wood.
Precipitation paint in a art deco dining room
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1 Bedroom Photo
There's a rhythmic quality to Precipitation in a bedroom. It's a color that supports the circadian rhythm, mirroring the natural shadows of the evening and providing a neutral, non-stimulating canvas for the brain to decompress after a long day of digital exposure.
A boho bedroom painted in Precipitation
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1 Kitchen Photo
On kitchen walls, Precipitation adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding too much attention in a busy space. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz or marble, making it an incredibly flexible choice for the hardest-working and most high-traffic room in the house.
Precipitation — vintage kitchen cabinets
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1 Patio Photo
Exterior color behaves differently than interior — there's more bleaching, more weather, and more competition from the natural surroundings. Precipitation holds its character in open light and tends to look even better after a few seasons than it does fresh from the can.
boho patio featuring Precipitation by PPG
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1 Mudroom Photo
The mudroom is often the first interior space guests see. Precipitation makes that threshold feel considered and designed without demanding more attention than it deserves. It's a "hardworking" color that still maintains its dignity.
Precipitation paint in a rustic modern mudroom
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1 House Photo
When choosing Precipitation for an exterior, you are opting for a color that respects the landscape. It feels like it grew out of the earth rather than being dropped onto it, creating a harmonious relationship between the architecture and the garden.
Precipitation color — eclectic house inspiration
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1 Living Room Photo
When applied to living room walls, Precipitation creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
A cozy living room painted in Precipitation
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